Union Pacific Corporation EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
14.81
Enterprise Value
$186.40B
EBITDA (TTM)
$12.59B
Sector
Industrials
How It's Calculated
14.81 = $186.40B ÷ $12.59B
What This Means
Union Pacific Corporation's EV/EBITDA of 14.8 is in a moderate range for Industrials.
About Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Railroads. With a market capitalization of about $155.93B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $262.64, within a 52-week range of $210.84 to $279.70 (-6.1% from the high, +24.6% from the low). Beta of 0.99 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 29.2%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Union Pacific Corporation, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Industrials. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 14.81x EV/EBITDA, Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $186.40B and EBITDA near $12.59B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the UNP metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Union Pacific Corporation's EV/EBITDA of 14.81 can be compared with peers such as CAT (30.45), GE (31.60), RTX (18.07). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- UNP is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.99 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 29.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UNP's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Union Pacific Corporation's ratio is about 14.81 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Industrials.
Is 14.81 high or low vs peers?
Among Industrials peers (e.g. GE (31.60), CAT (30.45), ETN (27.85)), UNP's 14.81 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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